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Why the Iran War Could Take Us Back To The '70s

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2026/03/07

Toyota, Hyundai, and several Chinese automakers could feel the effects of the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran sooner rather than later. Analysts from the investment firm Bernstein warn that the situation could affect everything from regional vehicle sales to global ...

The Volvo EX30 Shows Why Cars Still Need Buttons

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2026/03/07

When the Volvo EX30 subcompact electric crossover launched in 2023, it raised quite a few eyebrows due to its minimalist interior that moved almost all controls and driving information to a single 12.3-inch tablet-style central touchscreen. As you can imagine, that wasn’t the best idea. Pretty much ...

Audi A8 May Be Living on Borrowed Time As Germany...

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2026/03/07

While the Audi A8 can still be configured in the U.S., the luxury full-size sedan is no longer available on the configurator in Germany. Motor1 reached out to the German marque, which confirmed that the order books closed on February 18. Closing the order books can signal several things, including ...

GM Is Taking on Carvana With Its Used-Car Marketplace

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2026/03/07

General Motors announced that its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program will be integrated into CarBravo. The move expands the platform’s inventory while allowing GM to offer manufacturer-backed inspections and warranty coverage through participating dealers — bringing the used-car buying process to ...

BMW Beat Ford as America’s Biggest Auto Exporter

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2026/03/07

A report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that BMW was the largest automotive exporter by value in 2025, once again beating homegrown brands like Ford. The German marque exported nearly 200,000 vehicles — out of a total production of 412,799 — last year, reportedly valued at about $9 ...

Volkswagen Could Start Building Military Vehicles

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2026/03/07

Volkswagen is no stranger to the military sector, and the automaker is now exploring the possibility of producing military vehicles at its Osnabrück factory in Germany. According to Reuters, VW recently showcased two military vehicle concepts as it gauges interest from defense buyers that could ...

Mazda Thinks Hybrids — Not EVs — Will Deliver Its...

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2026/03/07

Half empty or half-full? Despite a 3.3% downturn in U.S. sales last year, Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Mazda Motor America, Inc., is ever the optimist, convinced the company not only can “crest” the 400,000 mark for the third year in a row but come through with another sales record in 2026. ...

China Made LiDAR Cheap. Now Automakers Are Racing to...

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2026/03/07

A decade ago, LiDAR was mostly limited to experimental autonomous vehicles. Early systems, such as those mounted on Waymo robotaxis, could cost as much as $50,000 per unit. These sensors were large and were often installed on the vehicle's roof. They also required significant computing power to ...

Armored BMW 7 Series Looks Normal, But Can Withstand...

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2026/03/07

The BMW 7 Series has long been one of the most revered luxury sedans on the road, competing with cars like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and even its more expensive, more opulent brother, the Rolls-Royce Ghost. The people riding in the back of these cars are often high-profile executives, government ...

Jeep Has Finally Fixed the Wrangler’s Rollover Problem

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2026/03/07

Jeep has solved the biggest safety problem of the Wrangler and Gladiator, and that is the off-road SUV and truck’s tendency to roll over. Interestingly, the news doesn’t come courtesy of the automaker but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which recently crash-tested the 2026 Jeep ...

This Buick SUV’s Interior Looks Nothing Like the Ones...

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2026/03/07

Buick has quietly shifted to an all-SUV roster in the US, with the Envista, Encore GX, Envision, and Enclave covering the bases. There’s no full EV in the mix, and none of these models really stretch the boundaries when it comes to tech. Over in China, Buick plays a very different game. The brand ...

BMW Reveals First Specs for the Electric 3 Series

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2026/03/07

BMW’s electric 3 Series is finally taking shape. With its official design premiere set for March 18, the German marque has shared the first technical details of the i3 sedan –the second production model on the next-generation Neue Klasse platform. The i3 follows the iX3 crossover, but while ...

Honda EV Software Bug Could Leave Drivers Flying Blind

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2026/03/07

Honda is recalling 65,135 units of the 2024 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX electric vehicles due to a software fault that could leave drivers flying blind, without their rearview cameras, instrument clusters, or warning lights. The problem has been traced to the vehicle’s Radio Control Module ...

Flash Flood Warning: 4 Inches of Rain and Severe...

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2026/03/07

The severe weather system that battered the Central Plains on Friday is now pushing eastward, bringing a fresh wave of hazards for Saturday morning commuters and weekend travelers. As the cold front sweeps across the country, the primary threat zone for intense thunderstorms is moving directly into ...

Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing Rain and Quarter...

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2026/03/07

The Northeastern United States is facing a highly deceptive weather event as a new winter system moves through the region. With Winter Weather Advisories currently active across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont, drivers are facing a treacherous mix of precipitation. ...

Tesla’s Wild New Roadster Seat Could Change How Cars...

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2026/03/06

The Tesla Roadster has been coming "soon" for so long that when Elon Musk announced an April 1st reveal date, the internet couldn't decide if it was a joke or not. Given the car was first unveiled way back in 2017 with a price tag sitting around $200,000 and promises that have been delayed ever ...

Volkswagen Has Sold 4 Million EVs — But China’s...

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2026/03/06

With the Volkswagen ID Buzz and Audi A6 E-Tron skipping a model year in the US and the ID7 cancelled for the North American market altogether, it would be easy to assume that the Volkswagen Group is facing the same struggles selling electric cars as plenty of other brands – and that, to some ...

Maserati Hopes New Bumpers Can Revive the Ailing...

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2026/03/06

Maserati is in trouble, but according to new spy shots, it's not taking drastic action to try initiate a turnaround, at least not when it comes to the styling of the GranTurismo luxury coupe and its drop-top GranCabrio sibling. The spy shots captured during winter testing in the cold of northern ...

2026 BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Revealed As the End of...

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2026/03/06

Approved before BMW's ownership of the Alpina naming rights was processed on January 1, this is the final product developed by the Bovensiepen-founded Buchloe-based company. This is the 2026 BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur, and only 120 will be made, exclusively finished in hues never before offered on ...

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear Takes Over Chrysler and Alfa...

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2026/03/06

Matt McAlear will be a very busy man this year. Currently the CEO of Dodge, Stellantis has appointed McAlear not just one more role, but two. Effective immediately, McAlear is now the CEO of Chrysler, as well as the head of Alfa Romeo North America. Some key highlights of McAlear's career? Well, ...

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